The Irish Independent's View: Vulnerable Europe must unite to face down the threat posed by Vladimir Putin
Briefly

The Trump administration's apparent plan to negotiate with Russia, excluding Ukraine from discussions, has raised significant alarms among European leaders. With Ukraine losing tens of thousands of soldiers in the conflict, the potential for Moscow to gain concessions without accountability has heightened concerns about European security. The shift signals a departure from decades of US foreign policy and poses a direct threat to the stability of Eastern Europe. Ukrainian President Zelensky has reiterated the need for Ukraine to be included in any negotiations to ensure its sovereignty and security.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has emphatically stated he cannot accept any summit outcome that excludes Ukraine, highlighting the nation's crucial leadership in the ongoing conflict.
The abrupt disengagement of the Trump administration has left Europe vulnerable to Putin's ambitions, raising concerns about the future safety and sovereignty of former Soviet states.
European leaders are alarmed as they grapple with the potential end of US leadership in defending Europe, necessitating a rapid scaling up of their own defenses.
There’s a palpable anxiety in Kyiv and Brussels at the prospect of Moscow receiving not just concessions but also rewards for its aggression in Ukraine.
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